Vintage-Inspired Kids' Classic Denim Trucker in Tulle with High-Low Hem

Vintage-Inspired Kids' Classic Denim Trucker in Tulle with High-Low Hem

A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a vintage-inspired kids' classic denim trucker around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed vintage-inspired finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.

The challenge

• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The kids' classic denim trucker was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. High-Low Hem was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
• Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
• The a Department Store Buyer launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.

What we would repeat

Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.

Planning a similar capsule?

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.